I grew up in Franklin County and attended Bunn Elementary, Middle and High school. I graduated from East Carolina University. I came back to teach in a town that taught me the importance of tradition and family. I look to inspire the same values in my students.

Mrs. Dean moved from Indiana to North Carolina to attend Methodist University. Following graduation, she worked as the Head Tennis Professional at Chapel Hill Country Club where she shared her love of tennis with children of all ages. In her spare time, Mrs. Dean likes to bake bread, relax at the beach, take care of her chickens, and cheer on the Wolfpack. She is looking forward to her second year of teaching Kindergarten at Bunn Elementary.

Mrs. Jackson is a graduate from the University of Mount Olive. She obtained a degree in Early Childhood Education. She is beginning her second year of teaching in Kindergarten. Mrs. Jackson looks forward to building relationships with her students as well as meeting their academic goals.

Mrs. McKeel has taught in Franklin County Schools since 2015. She has experience teaching Pre-K and Kindergarten. She lives here in the Bunn community with her family and is involved with local sports.

Mrs. Ybarra is a proud graduate of East Carolina University and brings 25 years of teaching experience to her classroom. This is her 11th year in Franklin County, following previous teaching roles in Durham and Wake Counties.

Kindergarten is Mrs. Ybarra’s all-time favorite grade, as she believes it's where the magic of learning begins. She loves fostering a love for learning in her young students, encouraging them to explore, ask questions, and discover the world around them with excitement.

Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Ybarra enjoys spending quality time with her family and relaxing at the beach. She is thrilled to be part of the BES community!